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Learning to Constructively Deal With Disappointment
Sometimes reality falls short of your expectations. You think you nailed an interview, but the job offer goes to another candidate. You are excited about a new love interest you met online, but you realize you have little in common as soon as you meet face to face....
What Kind of Motivation Do You Rely Upon?
Extrinsic motivation is when you do something to receive a reward or to avoid reprimand. For example, a child wants to make a volleyball team so she can be popular and get closer to the other team members. Intrinsic motivation is when doing an activity is rewarding in...
How to Stop Overthinking
Do you ever go over the same thoughts or situations repeatedly in your head? If so, you are certainly not alone - many people experience periods of overthinking. While it is normal to think things through occasionally, it can be counterproductive and even harmful when...
Tips to Give Yourself a Daily Dose of Happiness
Everyone wants to find happiness, but happiness is relative to everyone. Happiness for someone might mean being at peace, being with their loved ones, or pursuing or enjoying traveling around the world, trying new foods, and experiencing a new culture. Happiness is...
Choosing to Keep Calm and Carry On
Do you feel like you are under more pressure than usual? There has been a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide since 2000, according to the World Health Organization. They describe the main factors as loneliness, concerns about illness,...
Happiness is a Choice – Are You Choosing It?
When most people think about happiness, they assume that it is something that happens to them. They don’t believe they can choose happiness; however, it is a choice you make every day. You can control your thoughts and emotions and decide to be happy. Here are...




